Just for kicks, I was looking back through my archives last night from when I first began this blog. Originally, I started this as a way to keep a daily journal of my progress in a writing challenge I gave myself. I was to write a 300 page novel in 90 days. I did no […]
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This week, I have made a lot of progress on my WIP. I’ve added a little over 4,000 words this week. I wasn’t quite as prolific as I wish I was, but I also have work and a grad class going on at the same time, so I think this is pretty darn good. I […]
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I decided to make a list of my top ten favorite writers. It changes somewhat over time with discovering new writers, getting into different genres, and whatnot. But here it is, my top ten favorite writers as of March 2008.
1. J.R.R. Tolkien. Gollum scared me when I was a kid, but it made the story […]
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After some thought and some advice from others, I have decided to join RWA. Romance Writers of America.
No, I am not a romance writer, but it seems that writers of all genres join this organization due to the benefits and experiences that come along with it. According to their website, over 50% of their members […]
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Yesterday, despite my resolve not to do any editing yet, I printed out my first draft of Chapters 1 and 2. I sat down with my post-it notes and got to work. See, some parts of the story had changed that affected the location, back story and characters. I could have just plowed forward without […]
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April is going to be a big month for me. If you’ve never noticed the tagline in my header above, it says:
Aspiring Writer, Internet Addict, Undeniable Nerd
Well, next month, I have three conferences lined up, and each one of them applies to a different part of me. It’s pretty exciting, and I’m looking forward to […]
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According to Dictionary.com, the word Procrastinate means:
To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Yes, that sounds about right. Habitual laziness. Although, in my defense, sometimes my methods of procrastination do not equal laziness. Here, I’m going to give some insight into my mind, the one of a procrastinator, during nights when […]
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In January, I entered both the Writers Weekly 24-Hour Short Story Contest and the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge. While I was on my Study Abroad trip, the results from both contests were posted online.
How did I do?
Writers Weekly: I did not place at all in the Writers Weekly contest, but I was the winner […]
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In Valparaiso, Chile
After a very long break from blogging and the internet, I’m finally back. A big portion of this time was spent traveling in South America where I thought I would have time to check in every few days. Boy, was I wrong! I went with my MBA program for a Study Abroad […]
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